Purpose:
This updated workflow helps labs easily link a diagnostic package (profile) from a parent center to one or more child centers within a multi-center LIMS setup. It ensures a step-by-step, user-friendly process with better visibility and control.
What’s a Profile?
A profile is a set of diagnostic tests bundled together — commonly referred to as a "package" — such as a Full Body Checkup or Diabetes Panel.
This feature allows you to share these packages across child centers without recreating them from scratch.
Step-by-Step Workflow
1️⃣ Select Child Centers
Start by choosing the child centers where you want the profile to be linked.
You can select one or many centers at once.
2️⃣ Validation Check (System-Driven)
The system automatically checks whether all tests in the profile already exist in the selected child centers.
This ensures the package can be properly recreated.
3️⃣ Handle Missing Tests
If any tests from the profile are missing in a child center:
The system shows a list of missing tests per center.
You’ll get an option to auto-create those tests directly from this screen — saving you the hassle of manual creation.
4️⃣ Link Profile
Once all required tests are available in the selected child centers:
You can now proceed to link the profile to those centers.
This ensures consistency in package structure across centers.
5️⃣ Show Linking Progress
You’ll see a real-time status or progress bar for each selected center.
A success message appears once linking is complete.
6️⃣ Assign Update Rights (Optional)
For each successfully linked center:
You can enable a checkbox to allow that child center to update the profile in the future.
This provides flexibility and decentralized control where needed.
7️⃣ Handle Failures Gracefully
If linking fails for any center:
The system will show detailed failure reasons (e.g., test conflicts, permissions).
You’ll also see a Retry button to attempt linking again after resolving issues.